The rules
Real people. Loud signal. Feeds reward what people react to, and anger gets the most reactions. These rules point that machine at good things instead.
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Share what's good and true
Post good news, real wins and people helping people. Check it before you share it. If you can't check it, don't share it.
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Copy it, then make it yours
Grab a post, then put it in your own words. A real person's own voice travels further than a copy, and it's more honest too.
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Don't feed the trolls
- Don't reply to them. Every reply is a boost.
- Don't quote-post or screenshot the other side. That's free advertising.
- Don't pile on anyone. Argue with ideas, never people.
- Don't block or report their posts. Scroll quickly past them. The exception: a threat, doxxing or harassment of a real person. Report that, every time.
Post your own good thing instead.
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Help the good stuff early
Like, comment on and share posts you believe in, soon after they go up. Early engagement helps a post reach more people.
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Be real
- One person, your own accounts. No fake accounts, no bots, no coordinated posting schemes.
- If AI helped write something, say so. Posts made with AI help are labeled here.
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Be kind
Assume the person reading disagrees with you and can still be won over. Kindness is what makes that possible.
Fifth Voice is a project of one stubborn citizen. It's not a campaign, party or PAC, and it doesn't run ads.